Cheddar-Stuffed BBQ Bacon Bombs Recipe
These Cheddar-Stuffed BBQ Bacon Bombs are a delicious combination of savory ground beef, melted cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and tangy BBQ sauce. Perfect for a flavorful appetizer or a fun twist on traditional meatballs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Makes 12 bacon bombs 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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For the Meatballs:
- 1 lb ground beef (or ground pork)
- 4 oz cheddar cheese, cubed
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
Additional Ingredients:
- 12 slices of thin-cut bacon
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- Toothpicks
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with foil.
- Prepare the Meat Mixture: Combine ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Form the Cheesy Meatballs: Flatten meat, place cheddar cube in center, wrap meat around cheese to form balls.
- Wrap in Bacon: Wrap each meatball in bacon, securing with toothpicks.
- Brush with BBQ Sauce: Coat each meatball with BBQ sauce using a pastry brush.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes, brushing with more BBQ sauce halfway through.
- Broil: Broil for 2-3 minutes for extra crispiness.
- Serve & Enjoy: Cool slightly, remove toothpicks, and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra caramelization, sprinkle brown sugar on top before baking.
- Make sure bacon is fully cooked and crispy before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bacon bomb
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Cheddar, BBQ, Bacon, Meatballs, Appetizer
